How long do people stay in their homes in Bessemer City, NC?
23.3% (±6.0 points) of households in Bessemer City, NC moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.3% (±6.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 25.4%
When households in Bessemer City moved in
| Moved in | Bessemer City | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 4.4% (±3.4 points) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 18.9% (±5.0 points) | 20.2% | 21.3% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 35.5% (±7.7 points) | 39.1% | 39.2% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.8% (±6.2 points) | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6.5% (±3.2 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 18.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.9% | 9.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Bessemer City, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Gaston County (24.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (26.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Bessemer City
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City | — | 23.3% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Kings Mountain | 5.1 mi | 24.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gastonia | 6.0 mi | 28.5% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dallas | 6.1 mi | 25.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 7.8 mi | 19.6% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Shoals | 8.6 mi | 30.0% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ranlo | 8.7 mi | 34.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryville | 8.8 mi | 19.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waco | 9.9 mi | 3.9% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Gaston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | High Shoals | 30.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 5 | Gastonia | 28.5% (±2.4 points) |
| 6 | Mount Holly | 28.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 | Stanley | 25.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 8 | Dallas | 25.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 9 | Lowell | 24.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 10 | Bessemer City | 23.3% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | McAdenville | 19.9% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Springdale | 19.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 13 | Cherryville | 19.1% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Gaston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bessemer City
How often do people move in Bessemer City?
23.3% of households in Bessemer City, NC moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Bessemer City have?
25.4% of households in Bessemer City have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bessemer City city, North Carolina (place:05220, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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